Rosemary Biswas and her children live at McClellan Terrace Apartments, set to be converted into student housing by Foothill-De Anza Community College District by June 2026. This change threatens to displace her and 93 other families, complicating matters for Biswas, who is a student herself. The Cupertino City Council has voted against the sale, seeking alternatives for affordable housing without displacing current residents. Important community implications include the displacement of schoolchildren and the lack of affordable housing options in the area, prompting a wider debate around housing policy and community needs.
"We moved here thinking we would complete my son's high school, so it was a surprise and it was disappointing because then the worry set in, like what are we going to do?"
"The district let the time pass and failed to engage with the city on this issue, leading to concerns about displacing local families for student housing."
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